The Kansas City native and "SNL" alum gave a shout-out to some iconic Kansas City barbecue restaurants.

On Friday, August 29, it was announced on social media that Heidi Gardner will not be returning to SNL for its 51st season this year. The news comes after Gardner was the core cast of the NBC series ...

Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim are in their feelings after their shock exits from “Saturday Night Live.” The former co-stars had an emotional reunion as they talked about their friendship on Tuesday’s ...

Bowen Yang discussed Heidi Gardner’s Saturday Night Live exit on the latest episode of his Las Culturistas podcast. He praised her for boosting morale during the pandemic, calling her “a truly ...

Guests representing Kansas City and Chiefs Kingdom pulled out all the fashion stops for the glittery affair.

Both agreed that “it’s not the easiest place to work.” Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim revealed the most "challenging" part of 'SNL.' They struggled with balancing personal ambition and supporting each ...

Heidi Gardner is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after eight seasons, multiple sources tell Variety. The news comes amid a shake-up at the NBC sketch comedy series, which this week saw the departure of ...

The former SNL star waxes poetic on burnt ends, barbecue sauce, and white bread ...

“Saturday Night Live” alums Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim got emotional over their “challenging” on-set dynamic at the NBC show after their shocking exits. Nwodim admitted on her “Thanks Dad” podcast ...

The Mannings were cracking up over Gardner’s heartbreak before they replayed her reaction on the broadcast. Gardner, who was sporting a red Chiefs sweatshirt, couldn’t help but laugh at herself. Heidi ...

Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim exited Saturday Night Live ahead of the Season 51 premiere on NBC. Gardner had been on the late-night sketch show for eight seasons while Nwodim, who was initially ...

Kansas City native Heidi Gardner, seen here co-hosting the annual Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in May 2025, will reportedly not return to “Saturday Night Live” after eight seasons with ...